1999 Mayo Intermediate Football Final

Swinford              1-10       Ballintubber       0-4

Swinford were crowned Mayo Intermediate Football champions for the third time in 12 years, when they easily overcame the challenge of Ballintubber in the final, which was played in MacHale Park.

Early points from Enda Murtagh with two and Timmy Gallagher got Swinford off to a flying start.  A thirteenth minute point from Timmy Gallagher extended Swniford’s lead, but despite being on top they didn’t add to their tally before half-time, and two points from Lynden Reilly left the half-time score 0-4 to 0-2 in favour of the East Mayo side.

A good third quarter from Ballintubber and points from James Horan and Gary Dillon saw the sides level with a little over 15 minutes to go.  However Swinford took over in the last quarter, and points from Eoin Gallagher, Enda Murtagh with two, Timmy Gallagher and Kevin Keane, together with a goal from Kevin Keane in the 46^th minute, saw the James Sweeney Cup heading to Swinford.

On their way to the final, Swinford defeated Westport by 0-10 to 1-4, Burrishoole 0-8 to 1-4, and in the semi-final Balla 1-6 to 0-7 in a replay, following a 0-9 to 1-6 draw.

Referee: Sean Mac Eil (Knockmore)

Swinford: John Dunne; Colm O’ Hara; Vinny Roughneen; Alan Heaney; Paul Brennan; David Heaney; Robert McCallion; Gary Smyth; Kieran Gallagher; Eoin Gallagher; Kevin Keane; Vinny Callaghan; Timmy Gallagher; Enda Murtagh; Paul McDonagh.

Subs: John McCallion (Capt) for P McDonagh; Philip Dunleavy for C O’ Hara; Billy Mcnicholas for V Callaghan; Fintan Kenny; Aidan McNulty; Paul Broderick; Leo Gavin; Marty Roughneen; Michael Costello; Pat O’ Neill; Derek Kelly; Vinny Gavin; Aidan McLoughlin; John Kennedy; Sean Colgan; Michael Gallagher; Shane Gallagher.

Manager: Denis Kearney

Selectors: Michael McLoughlin; Jimmy Henry; Tommy Feeney.